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Thousands of GFI KerioControl firewall devices have remained vulnerable to a critical remote code execution (RCE) flaw, CVE-2024-52875, despite security patches being made available since December 2024. The flaw allows attackers to exploit improper input sanitization in the firewall’s web

Husain Parvez Published on February 15, 2025

Apple has been instructed by UK authorities to create a backdoor in its iCloud encryption, as announced by the Washington Post. The directive, issued under the Investigatory Powers Act, would grant the government access to encrypted user data, affecting iCloud users not just in the UK, but

Anka Markovic Borak Published on February 13, 2025

Cybersecurity Researcher, Jeremiah Fowler, discovered and reported to vpnMentor about a non-password-protected database that contained nearly 2.7 billion records belonging to Mars Hydro — a China-based company offering IoT grow lights and software applications that allow users worldwide to control

Jeremiah Fowler Published on February 12, 2025

Feroot Security has uncovered hidden code in DeepSeek AI that transmits user data directly to China Mobile servers, raising national security concerns. The cybersecurity firm’s discovery was featured on Good Morning America, prompting calls for immediate government action. Feroot’s cybersecurity

Hendrik Human Published on February 11, 2025

Malicious apps designed to steal cryptocurrency have made their way into Apple’s App Store and Google Play, marking the first known case of such malware successfully bypassing Apple’s strict security review process. According to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, which first reported the findings,

Husain Parvez Published on February 06, 2025

The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reported 3,158 data compromises in 2024, just 44 incidents shy of 2023’s record high. While the total number of breaches remained nearly unchanged, victim notices surged 312% to 1.7 billion, driven largely by 6 mega-breaches that each affected at least 100

Hendrik Human Published on February 03, 2025

NordVPN has launched a new protocol called NordWhisper, designed to help bypass network restrictions that typically block VPN connections. The company announced that the protocol will allow for a smoother and more reliable browsing experience in environments where traditional VPNs are often

Husain Parvez Published on January 31, 2025